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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,044.97, 629,332.79 and 252,104.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,044.97, 629,332.79 and 252,104.49 is: 347,899.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,044.97 : 629,332.79 = 252,104.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,044.97/629,332.79 = 252,104.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,044.97x = 629,332.79 × 252,104.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,044.97x = 158,657,620,802.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,657,620,802.71/456,044.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,899.07

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